US2007266880A1PendingUtilityA1

Initiator, inflator, and airbag apparatus

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Assignee: TAKATA CORPPriority: May 16, 2006Filed: Apr 25, 2007Published: Nov 22, 2007
Est. expiryMay 16, 2026(expired)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
Inventors:Takayuki Takimoto
B60R 2021/26029B60R 21/36B60R 21/26
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Abstract

An initiator includes an initiator main body, a connecting member attached to the initiator main body, and a harness for distributing power. The harness is connected to the initiator main body via the connecting member. A sealing portion is formed to cover at least a joining portion between the connecting member and the initiator main body.

Claims

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1 . An initiator comprising:
 an initiator main body,   a connecting member attached to the initiator main body,   a harness for distributing power, said harness being connected to the initiator main body via the connecting member, and   a sealing portion for covering at least a joining portion between the connecting member and the initiator main body.   
     
     
         2 . The initiator according to  claim 1 , wherein the sealing portion also covers a joining portion between the connecting member and the harness. 
     
     
         3 . The initiator according to  claim 1 , wherein the connecting member comprises an electrode provided in the initiator main body and a connector attached to the harness; the connector is joined to the electrode; and the sealing portion covers at least between the connector and the initiator main body. 
     
     
         4 . The initiator according to  claim 3 , wherein the sealing portion covers at least a space between the connector and the initiator main body, and the joining portion between the connector and the harness. 
     
     
         5 . The initiator according to  claim 3 , further comprising a cylindrical cap surrounding the electrode and the connector, the sealing portion being provided inside the cap. 
     
     
         6 . The initiator according to  claim 5 , wherein said cap includes a hooking portion for supporting a portion of the harness extending outwardly from the cap. 
     
     
         7 . An inflator comprising the initiator according to  claim 1 . 
     
     
         8 . An airbag apparatus comprising:
 an airbag; and   the inflator according to  claim 7  for inflating the airbag.

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